Can the ultimate betrayal ever be forgiven, we ask in this provocative new chronicle of Jesus’ final days, told through the eyes of Judas Iscariot, the disciple who sold him for 30 pieces of silver.

Written for our period instruments by Sally Beamish, The Judas Passion echoes Bach’s great Passions in its exploration of the Last Supper and the Easter story.

But with a sizzling text by poet and librettist David Harsent, it asks us to reconsider Judas and poses some very different questions. Was what he did necessary? Could he have done any differently? And can he be forgiven?

Pre-concert event

All Words for Forgiveness

6pm

Responses to the theme of forgiveness with composer Sally Beamish and librettist David Harsent